my journey, destination unknown
Though I was up early (5:30), the rest of the family slept in a bit, some more than others. After some preparation and packing we hit the road a bit after 10am. After a few missed turns, we were finally on the road out of town. No real motorway as we headed north, mostly just…
As we boarded the plane in JFK, it was already the next day in Ireland. The sun was up before we knew it as the plane crossed the Atlantic. A quick breakfast and a quicker cup of coffee, and we then we landed at Shannon. We quickly made it through immigration and customs and out…
Zoom Zoom Zoom. In the end we decided to travel carry-on only, so the girls and I wheeled our bags out the door and across the street to MARTA. After getting no help from the Delta ticket agents about printing our boarding passes for the JFK to Shannon part of the journey, we headed to…
A post of my favorite photos, updated each day of our trip. Photos from 22 June 2015: Photos from 21 June 2015: Photos from 20 June 2015: Photos from 19 June 2015: Photos from 18 June 2015: Photos from 17 June 2015: Photos from 16 June 2015: Photos from 15 June 2015: Photos from 14…
Today is National Rocky Road Day and Leave the Office Early Day. An early morning of walking the puppy, cleaning and work. Midday lunch at Thumbs Up with Amy. Afternoon at the Red Cross. Then home to get ready for the trip. Chloe hd Matthew over, so Camille and I took Phelix to boarding and…
Will I get it all done? What will I forget? What did I already forget? As I tried to get things ready around the house while tying up loose ends at work, I could feel it coming on. The anxiety attack. After my morning cleaning, work, lunch with a friend (a bright, relaxing spot even…
Today is National Go Barefoot Day and World Milk Day and Flip a Coin Day. I slept in a little then worked in the morning. Chloe went to Reiki at noon, then hung out with friends on the square and went to a movie. Camille read, played games and watched tv. We had a relaxing…
We celebrated a couple of week 22 holidays, including National Grape Popsicle Day. Coming up this week: 1: National Go Barefoot Day and World Milk Day and Flip a Coin Day 2: National Rocky Road Day and Leave the Office Early Day 3: Repeat Day and National Egg Day 4: National Hug Your Cat Day…
Today is National Macaroon Day. Phil and Barbara left early for Texas. I spent the morning cleaning and doing more trip preparations. Chloe went to the square with friends. Camille and I relaxed.
Back when we hit the road a couple or more of times a month, we were expert packers. And when we flew? We haven’t checked a bag in forever. Well, except within Turkey and within Greece. Turkey because of fingernail clipper rules and such other even-more-restictive-than-the-TSA rules. Greece because I was worried about the size…
Today is Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day. I got up early to take care of my daily things and some of my monthly things as well. The girls got up a bit later and then we headed out to Target and Barnes and Noble for a few more supplies for our…
Empower and Energy, Project 44 and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. May’s main theme was Volunteering. I continue…
Today is Paper Clip Day and International Coq Au Vin Day. Last day of school! The girls got off, I cleaned and worked. Camille and her friends came home a little after noon. Then Chloe and her friends came over. The teens all left for a bonfire party around 8; the tweens went home around…
While walking the beach at Hilton Head, we observed some of the local fauna. Lots of jellyfish, crabs and others.
Today is Amnesty International and National Hamburger Day. I got up early and got Camille up. Mid-morning, I went to the Red Cross for a few hours. When I got home, Camille and some friends were there (half-day). I worked more, then Chloe came home with friends. Lot of kids and lots of noise. Camille…
It’s that time of year. All the tests are behind them. Books turned in. Lockers emptied. But they still have to report to school each day. The teachers have been creative in relevant projects — just because the tests are over doesn’t mean that there is nothing left to learn! Chloe slept over at a…
Today is National Grape Popsicle Day and Sunscreen Day. Up early to take care of things and get the girls off to school. I worked most of the day. Chloe decided to sleepover at a friend’s house, so Camille and I went to get comic books and Moe’s. Camille made cookies for school. A lovely,…
Today is Sally Ride Day and National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. A very hectic morning with conference calls and the cleaning service. I got a lot of work done even so. In the afternoon, the girls came home, and I took Chloe to her flute lessons. We had a simple dinner and a relaxing evening.
Lately, I have been dreaming a lot at night. A lot. Often, I wake up feeling not at all rested due to my dreams. I have the feeling that I need to start a dream diary, but my mornings are so rushed, I’m not sure that I would keep it up for very long. I…
Today is Memorial Day and International Geek Pride Day/Towel Day and National Wine Day and National Tap Dance Day and National Brown-Bag-It Day. I got up early to tackle my to do list and cleaning chores and made it through early enough to have time to read and nap. Camille worked on sewing a couple…